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SB52 ZKL

2003 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

130,854 mi
Last recorded130,854 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Suzuki Jimny57,891 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 ZKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 130,854 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 129,882 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 129,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 128,542 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 126,759 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 125,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 125,198 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [marked with yellow chalk] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 123,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes to companstor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 121,611 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 111,867 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush doth front d bushes worn to limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight lift (2.6.2)

both front inner wings corroding by front body mounts

fuel lines corroded to limit by tank

several brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 111,799 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box support rubber broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with ind bad earth (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin top and bottom pins (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play top / bottom bearing (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with ind (1.1.A.3f)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush doth front d bushes worn to limit (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and slight lift (2.6.2)

both front inner wings corroding by front body mounts

fuel lines corroded to limit by tank

several brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 102,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 102,650 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 93,481 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 85,145 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 84,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 May 2012 72,119 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 60,608 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 60,608 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 58,013 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,551 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,389 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,023 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,488 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 24,488 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 20,521 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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SB52 ZKL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 57,891 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB52 ZKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SB52 ZKL registered?

SB52 ZKL is a 2003 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is SB52 ZKL safe to buy?

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